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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1968
Page
2
A humorous tale about a separated couple where the husband sneaks back to raid the icebox each night. The piece contrasts domestic customs with legal action, noting some societies regulate every marital detail by custom while Americans generally rely on courts for disputes.
The British Hovercraft Corporation eyes a 4,000 ton hovership to shuttle hundreds of passengers and up to 30 cars at 77 knots. The Mountbatten class craft already demonstrates cushion-sea travel and 800 passenger capacity, signaling vast trans Atlantic potential amid rival air transport.
A Toronto police officer suggests convicts of dangerous driving be forced to work as morgue orderlies to witness autopsies and post mortems. He acknowledges the idea is drastic but believes it could deter risky drivers by exposing them to the consequences of accidents. He notes many offenders have never seen a severe crash and may not learn from fatalities.
Poison toll rises with 23,368 accidental cases in a year in Canada. James Irwin Smith notes a child is most vulnerable at age two. The majority stem from household products and prescription drugs. Education at home, safety vials, and caps are discussed as solutions.
Industry Minister Sid ney Spivak announced a 63 program plan for 1968 to boost Manitoba's industry through targeted studies, market development, and export focus. The plan includes trade missions to the United States United Kingdom Japan and eastern Canada plus a business information bureau and extensive seminars. It emphasizes export driven growth, regional aid, design and packaging improvements, and immigrant workforce development. Manitoba reported 27 percent of Canada’s manufacturing shipments in 1966.
Montreal announces Chamber of Commerce Week from April 21 to 27 with Prime Minister Pearson sending best wishes to about 850 community boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce. The message highlights the organizations’ role in building a better, growing Canada through special programs and events.
A Canadian Press survey shows at least 31 deaths by midnight Friday across traffic accidents fires and drownings during a three day Easter period. The report notes 21 traffic deaths by Thursday 6 p.m. and five fatalities in both fires and drownings with higher projections from highway safety officials.
Dr Floris King of Ottawa warns TB danger in Canada remains high with about 10000 new cases yearly and 200000 in treatment. She notes public warnings fail and people believe TB is declining. Dr Reuben Cherniak of Winnipeg outlines Manitoba lung survey starting June to test pulmonary health amid smoking and air pollution concerns.
The Big M Manitoba Stampede will run five days July 16 to 20 drawing about 100000 patrons. The event opens with a 70 unit parade, features five rodeo events chuckwagon and chariot racing, harness racing with mutuel betting, and large purses rivaling Canada’s top rodeos.
A Manitoba legislature proposal by Sidney Green of the NDP calls for oral amalgamation of all municipal governments in Greater Winnipeg to improve efficiency and economy. Green likened current governance to an octopus with a nervous breakdown, noting about 120 local politicians and unclear areas of responsibility. Debate adjourned by Ben Hanusehak.
At a public meeting of the School Board Teachers Association youth study, J J Wolfe urged converting a school into a detention home with on site classes and dormitories to ensure constant supervision and eliminate distractions. He warned that without strict discipline, schools risk social unrest. H Lawrence criticized the system as middle class and ill suited for deprived youth.
Metis leaders in Manitoba describe a paradox of progress and resettlement. Urban housing, water quality, and an economic base are dire in Camperville and interlake districts. Delegates like Nora Fiddler call for urban housing and government loans to support Metis communities facing overcrowding and unsafe homes.
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